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In reply to the discussion: I am done giving money to the national Democratic Party. [View all]BainsBane
(53,031 posts)67. I haven't given to anyone since Howard Dean
I donate my time and canvass heavily in GOTV efforts. When Obama first ran, I was unemployed. I volunteered but had no money to donate. The second time he ran, I could tell he had plenty from sources far better heeled than myself. I wouldn't give to the party under any circumstances. I never have, except on my state tax return when I indicate $5 for the DFL, the MN state version of the Democratic party. I might give to individual candidates if they are facing a monetary disadvantage and need it.
However, I'm ultimately for public financing and don't like the whole concept of private donations to candidates.
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Yep, we're just in the way. Gov. for the people by the people and a true democracy. What BS
RKP5637
May 2015
#33
Thanks for your sarcasm! rah! Adds so much & it makes you look like such a beautiful soul! .nt
RiverLover
May 2015
#15
"While lives crumble" says it all. Great soundbyte, onecaliliberal.
Dont call me Shirley
May 2015
#14
Who said the people I support can't win. Your comment assumes a shit load of facts not in evidence.
onecaliberal
May 2015
#61
Same here. I dumped them. I'll give only to individual candidates. The DNC is not
RKP5637
May 2015
#29
Aren't these the same folks who allege they want to get the money out of politics?
Tierra_y_Libertad
May 2015
#31
Our politicians are more interested in funding projects that help their states
Lurks Often
May 2015
#74